This is the memoir of Balaam Calais Vega. Born into slavery on the island of La Hispaniola, this is the suspenseful tale of him and his family and their quest for freedom in the United States of America. Set against the historical backdrop of the American South, we experience the tormenting choices facing him as he sets out to free his family. A gripping account of friendship, brotherhood, and betrayal. This is an epic American family saga.